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That's why I think a rag joint in the manual steering column is needed. That way the full-hydro is doing the driving. The rag joint keeps the manual steering from binding. But, if the full-hydro ever fails then the manual system takes over. Sure, there would be some play from the rag joint...
Nice, informative post.
I noticed PSC had a double-ram setup on their website.
http://www.pscmotorsports.com/tech/install/dual-cylinder-bracket-kit.pdf
I don't know if it would clear the Deuce leaf springs, but at least it's food for thought. A custom-made steering arm that keeps the stock...
Yes, I know that. I used the word "tack" because I didn't want to start a flaming war over welding on steering components. I agree in some cases it's just silly to NOT weld something.
See, I told you that steering is not my specialty. I understand now. Just make the threads on the tie rod...
I guess because I don't know too much about hydraulic systems.
To idiot-proof it from myself I'm hoping to design a 100% bolt-on/bolt-off setup. I want to leave the manual setup as close to stock as possible.
I don't mind tack welding some mounts on the tie rod. I've also seen clamp on...
Does the tie rod have to be replaced with the double-ended ram? Take for example the full hydro PSC
Could this simply clamp onto the stock tie rod? And have the "orbital" steering valve actuated by a gear or pulley/belt on the steering shaft?
It seems to me it would take minimal torque to...
On a side note,
I didn't start this thread to rehash the full-hydro-legality issue for the 10,000th time.
What I am suggesting is 100% stock Deuce manual steering, untouched, with a full-hydro system attached in parallel to it. Call it hydro-assist if you like, but I'm not suggesting...
Yes, that is exactly what I am suggesting.
I'm thinking some kind of cog/sprocket/belt driven gears that places the steering valve off to the side of the manual steering column. (or inline-shaft steering valve if it is continuous through the valve & strong enough for Deuce manual steering if...
You have an interesting system. I'm actually thinking of something even easier. A complete bolt-on ram assist that does not replace any of the stock steering system. So it would be a true hydraulic assisting manual setup.
The PSC full hydro kit looks interesting. But I'm not sure if the ram...